EXHIBIT 23



              Consent of Independent Accountants



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-62438) of American Water Works Company, Inc.
of our report dated June 21, 1999 relating to the financial statements of the
Savings Plan for Employees of American Water Works Company, Inc. and
Its Designated Subsidiaries, which appears in this Form 11-K.



PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 21, 1999